Sports

Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Fans gather in Liberty to watch USA’s opening World Cup win
- Local soccer coaches excited for World Cup in Kansas City
- World Cup set to start, Kansas City to host 6 total matches
- Speer coaches Missouri to win in football All-Star game with local players competing
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking the public to help it monitor the state’s wild turkey population this summer by reporting wild turkey sightings through the MDC Wild Turkey Brood Survey.
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
Sports

Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Fans gather in Liberty to watch USA’s opening World Cup win
- Local soccer coaches excited for World Cup in Kansas City
- World Cup set to start, Kansas City to host 6 total matches
- Speer coaches Missouri to win in football All-Star game with local players competing
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
News

Some state, local beaches still register higher E. coli counts
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources tests beach water for E. coli concentrations as do many counties, including Clay County. As of June 18, statewide, MDNR shared that the Lake of the Ozarks, public beach No. 1, 403 Highway 134, Kaiser and the Harry S. Truman State Park day use public beach, 28761 State Park…
- Some state, local beaches still register higher E. coli counts
- Lane closure on EB, WB 152 at North Oak for bridge work June 19, 22
- Gladstone man arrested for possession of child pornography
- Ramp closed on southbound US 169 to Richards Road for pavement work
- Liberty, south Clay County hit by EF-0 tornadoes, according to NWS
Community Living

Boost KC honors 2 volunteers with annual service awards
CLAY COUNTY — At its annual meeting in May, Boost KC recognized two volunteers whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the organization and the community, according to the nonprofit organization.
- Boost KC honors 2 volunteers with annual service awards
- 25 things to do in Clay County
- Make Music Day Liberty, block party part of June 21
- Smithville Lake Festival starts Thursday
- Relay For Life of KC North raises more than $62K
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
- Gallery | Girls soccer district semifinals
- Gallery | Track and field district championships
- Gallery | Liberty baseball Senior Night
Special Sections
Entertainment

Clay County African American Legacy Inc. marks Juneteenth
Neighborhood teens carry a Juneteenth flag for the Clay County African American Juneteenth Parade Saturday, June 13. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune The Liberty North drumline has participated in the parade with their director Shane Fuller for years. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Hope Center participants take to the parade course Saturday, June 13. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Students participated in art workshops…
- Clay County African American Legacy Inc. marks Juneteenth
- Watkins Mill State Park hosts conceptual development plan meeting June 17
- Liberty Summer Band Concert offers 3 more concerts this month
- 23 things to do in Clay County
- Food.Art.Drink.Festival Saturday
Opinion

Time to remember everything in moderation
- Time to remember everything in moderation
- Remember to appreciate friendship in all forms
- Healthy aging: Why staying connected matters
- Editor offers advice to graduates
- Leading breast radiologist offers top advice for graduates




